EU states adopt ‘panda bonds’ in Chinese outreach
EU members states are strengthening ties with China by issuing "panda bonds" that are helping Beijing raise its profile on international financial markets
The street: Expanding arena in Europe’s political battle
European governments from across the political spectrum have in the last months found themselves increasingly challenged on the streets by popular protest movements
European Parliament: votes highlight east-west split
Three votes by the European Parliament in recent years have exposed deep divisions between EU members from the wealthier west and the previously communist east of the bloc.
Hungary PM’s Fidesz party suspended from European EPP group
The Fidesz party of firebrand Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been suspended from the European People's Party
Orban attacks pose dilemma for European conservatives
Three months from the European Parliament election, the assembly's dominant centre-right bloc has been weakened by a rift over how to handle Hungary's populist leader Viktor Orban.
Hungary’s Orban vows to oppose EU border-guard plan
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has vowed to oppose an EU plan aimed at bolstering the bloc's external borders, accusing Brussels of wanting to take away Hungary's control of its own frontiers.
Senior EU lawmaker warns Hungary’s Orban
The comments come ahead of the EU legislature's vote on whether to launch rule of law proceedings against Hungary.
EU countries and migration restrictions
Immigration policy is hotly contested throughout the European Union. Here's a summary of policies in certain EU member states.
Little chance of EU ministers resolving asylum reform deadlock
EU interior ministers were pessimistic on Tuesday about resolving a deadlock over proposed asylum reforms, reducing the likelihood of settling the issue before an EU summit on June 28-29.
EU takes UK, Germany, four others to court over air pollution
The European Commission has said it is taking Germany, Britain, France and three other countries to the bloc's highest court for failing to comply with EU air quality standards.